London, Ontario - Western University London, Ontario London, Ontario Credit: Story Box Productions Since 1878, the fortunes of Western University and the City of London have been indelibly linked. Western has grown into London's fourth largest employer, home to 4,000 full-time faculty and staff, 35,000 students and 306,000 alumni around the world who are forever connected to the City. The university's teaching, research and service missions encompass a wide range of activities that are an integral part of the London community. Our commitment to London has been steadfast for more than 130 years, and will be absolute for the next 130 years and beyond. Be sure and explore our city. The City Explore London Set in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, London is the region’s economic, entertainment and cultural hub. With a population of more than 366,000, London is Canada’s 11th largest city and an ideal environment to work, play and live.

Big enough for the ‘big city’ experience, but still far more affordable in comparison with many other Canadian cities, London boasts an extensive educational and health care community, while providing the safe and clean atmosphere of a small community. Visit the City of London website. Seasons We may be in Canada, but we experience four distinct seasons, ranging from hot, breezy summers to colourful autumns to crisp, snowy winters to refreshing springs. Each brings with it its own beauty and opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. No matter, pick a time of year and you’ll discover London is always busy – be it skiing on Boler Mountain, skating on local outdoor ice rinks or taking a quick trip to nearby beaches including Grand Bend and Port Stanley. Cultural Vitality See What's On Now From Museum London to the main stage of The Grand Theatre , the arts thrive in nearly every corner of the city. London put down its creative roots early, over the years nurturing a heart and soul that has produced some great Canadian talent in both the visual and performing arts.

Revolutionary artists like Jack Chambers and Greg Curnoe; performers like actors Kate Nelligan, Ryan Gosling and Oscar-winning screenwriter and director Paul Haggis; dancer Evelyn Hart and musician Guy Lombardo. Today, a new generation of musicians, artists and entertainers of all sorts fuel the city’s tradition of artistic excellence. After Hours Downtown London Shopping. Movies. Theatre. Dancing. London always has something going on. Year-round, London has numerous festivals and cultural events, including Snowfest, Sunfest, Rock the Park, London Film Festival and World Beat and Jazz weekends. Considered a sporting hub, London has hosted the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Summer Paralympics and the World Lacrosse Championships. Richmond Row, one of the city’s most interesting shopping districts, features more than 200 businesses catering to your every need. Richmond Row is also home to a lively nightlife scene, including night club entertainment, live theatre and jazz as well as casual and fine dining. Sports and Concerts What's on Today Budweiser Gardens is a 10,000-seat, multi-purpose facility focused on major touring acts and sports.

Headliners have included Kings of Leon, Sarah McLachlan, The Black Keys, and Kid Rock. It is also home to the London Knights, Ontario Hockey League and Memorial Cup champions. Family Life Things to Do With Kids From Storybook Gardens and the London Regional Children’s Museum to East Park and Fanshawe Pioneer Village , opportunity abounds to keep the family entertained. With several family-friendly services including a variety of schools, health care facilities, after-school and special needs programs, children's camps and community centres, London provides parents, both current and expecting, a safe and desirable community to raise a family. Forest City Blaze Your Trail London manages more than 200 parks. They range from major urban city-wide parks such as the 140-hectare Springbank Park to more intimate neighbourhood green spaces that may be just a small oasis of native species plantings. There are also specialty parks for skateboarding and dogs to go off leash. Affectionately known as the Forest City, London sports numerous treed areas and public parks. There is an extensive trail system that runs along the Thames River, right onto Western’s campus, for walking, running, biking or inline skating.

Travel Explore Our Region Located in the centre of southwestern Ontario, London is approximately two hours driving distance from Toronto and Detroit. The London International Airport offers direct flights to Toronto, Chicago, Ottawa and Calgary, as well as many other connections to several Canadian destinations. If you want to travel to warmer climates or exotic places, the London International Airport has flights to Mexico, Cuba, Jamaica and several locations in Europe. Where We Are - Conference Services at Western University, Conference Service in London Ontario Canada, Division of Housing and Ancillary Services, Meet at Western - London is nestled in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and stands at the forks of the Thames River, just a two hour drive from Toronto, to the east, and two hours from the Windsor-Detroit border, to the west. Where We Are London is nestled in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and stands at the forks of the Thames River, just a two hour drive from Toronto, to the east, and two hours from the Windsor-Detroit border, to the west. London is one of the oldest cities in Canada and the 10th largest, with a population of over 348,000.

We are a picturesque community providing a mixture of history and convenience, excitement and contentment, tradition and originality. We are one of those unexpected cities with constant surprises and delights for our visitors. Our tree-lined streets have brought distinction to the name "The Forest City". London is large enough to provide all the amenities visitors and residents desire, yet retains the friendliness of a smaller community. Western University is located in the north-end of the City, just 20 minutes from the London International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown London and the bus and train stations. The University provides the perfect setting and facilities for any size gathering, whether it's a group of 50 or 3,000 delegates. Things-To-Do : Parks-and-Nature | Tourism London 1Heart Of London Walkabout Tour Parks & Nature Casual and informative mobile device walking tour in the Heart of London at the Forks of the Thames River. Deb Rogers in video narration is your personal tour-guide telling stories with historical details and humour about London and some of… 2Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Parks & Nature Kettle Creek Conservation Authority operates two campgrounds, Dalewood Conservation Area and Lake Whittaker Conservation Area.

Both facilities offer serviced (15 and 30 amp) sites and unserviced sites. Beautiful ravine sites are avialable for both… 3London's Tree Trunk Tour Parks & Nature The Tree Trunk Tour demonstrates London’s love of trees and is enhancing its reputation as the “Forest City”. Two carvers (Robbin Wenzoski and Neil Cox) have created sculptures that, instead of being confined to an art gallery, are… 4Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Parks & Nature Upper Thames River Conservtion Authority Environmentally Significant Areas in the City of London In the City of London, 16 natural areas are currently designated as “Environmentally Significant Areas” or ESAs. These areas represent… HistoricPlaces.ca - HistoricPlaces.ca Listed on the Canadian Register: 2008/02/22 Statement of Significance Description of Historic Place The building at 399 Ridout Street North, commonly known as Middlesex County Court House, is situated south of Dundas Street, and north of King Street in the County of Middlesex in the City of London. The three-storey parged brick building has castle-like features and Gothic details.

It was designed by architect John Ewart and was constructed in 1827-29. The exterior of the building and the scenic qualities of the landscape, are protected by an Ontario Heritage Trust conservation easement. The property is also designated by the City of London under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (By-law L.S.P.-2534582). The Middlesex County Court House was declared a National Historic Site in 1955 by the Government of Canada. Heritage Value Situated on a hill overlooking the Thames River, the Courthouse was built on a four-acre parcel of land chosen for its strategic and local defence purposes. Following its construction, the courthouse became an immediate landmark and focal point, due to its prominent position in the rapidly developing community. Historically the property was used for community events including markets and fairs. Public hangings often drew a large crowd to the Courthouse from the surrounding area. Today the courthouse is still an important landmark located south of Dundas Street, and north of King Street in downtown London. Other significant heritage buildings neighbouring the courthouse include: the former Middlesex County Gaol, the Old Middlesex County Jail, the Dr.

Alexander Anderson House, as well as Eldon House (London Museum). The Middlesex County Court House is significant for its association with the development and implementation of government and judicial systems in Ontario. In 1798 the Parliament of Upper Canada created the District of London. The centre of government was moved to Vittoria in 1815, and a courthouse and gaol was constructed. Vittoria was the administrative capital until 1825 when there was a massive fire that destroyed the Vittoria courthouse. The authorities in Upper Canada decided that instead of rebuilding the Vittoria courthouse, a larger courthouse should be built in a more central location in order to service the growing population. A location on a hill at a fork in the Thames River was chosen to build the London District Court House (now known as the former Middlesex County Court House). Colonel Thomas Talbot, who was the private secretary to Governor John Graves Simcoe, was an instrumental figure in the settling of the area that currently comprises the counties of Elgin, Essex, Haldimand, Kent, Middlesex and Norfolk. Talbot had an influence on the construction and design of the courthouse. The courthouse is also linked to some important trials in Canadian history.

In 1838 prisoners captured at Prescott and Windsor during the Rebellion of 1837 were tried in the Courthouse by a military court. Six of the men tried were convicted and hanged, while most of the rest were exiled to Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania). The courthouse is also known for its connection to the notorious Irish-Canadian family, the Donnellys. Five members of the Donnelly family were murdered on 4 February 1880 in the nearby town of Lucan by a mob of townsmen. There were two trials relating to the Donnellys' murders at the Courthouse. Both of the trials were dismissed. Middlesex County Court House is significant for its unique design and its association to Toronto architect John Ewart, who also designed Osgoode Hall. The Middlesex County Court House was unlike any other courthouse built in Upper Canada at the time, and is one of three castellated judicial buildings built in Ontario. The courthouse's Gothic detailing resembles a castle, for it has a central pavilion with two side wings incorporating octagonal towers at each corner. The Courthouse has a stone foundation and brick walls covered with parging and scored to give the appearance of stone.

The octagonal towers, polygonal bay, tall lancet windows, and distinctive crenelations all add to its fortress-like structure and authoritative presence. It is believed that the courthouse was modelled after Malahide Castle near Dublin, Ireland, which was the ancestral home of Colonel Thomas Talbot. Source: OHT Easement Files Character-Defining Elements Character defining elements that contribute to the heritage value of the Middlesex County Court House include its: - octagonal towers Steve Baarda | London Ontario Real Estate Professional "Thank you for your patience, kindness, knowledge, and expertise in helping us through the process of buying our first home. We appreciated that you got to know us and our needs and wants, and helped us find the perfect home. We are really happy and enjoying it very much!" CLICK TO READ MORE TESTIMONIALS LET ME HELP YOU FIND YOUR DREAM HOUSE! Search MLS Homes for Sale Read more about living in your home and the real estate market MY COMMITMENT TO YOU …is to provide you with a positive real estate experience focused on your needs as a client, using my knowledge and skills to help you meet your real estate goals, whether selling, buying or investing. THINKING ABOUT SELLING YOUR HOME?

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It is located west of Toronto , between Lake Huron and Lake Erie at the fork of the Thames River (not to be confused with the River Thames in London , England). Snow in Victoria Park Understand[ edit ] Thames River near the fork of the Thames, Blackfriars Street Bridge in the distance London, pop. 378,000, is a major manufacturing centre for southwestern Ontario, founded in 1793. Nicknamed the "Forest City," London has an abundance of urban parks and woodlands. In the pioneer times, travellers would find London as a cleared area in the middle of a huge forest which had to be travelled through to reach the town. Visitors today will perceive London as a treed area in the middle of cleared land, it's surrounded by farming now. Early in its history it was considered as a potential site for the capital city of Upper Canada, but that title eventually went to York (later Toronto). The city is roughly rectangular in shape, approximately 16 km (10 miles) from east to west, and 13 km (8 miles) from north to south.

Many cities, towns, counties, and rivers in this area of Southwestern Ontario take their names from their counterparts in England, and London is no exception. London features landmarks such as Picadilly Street, the Covent Garden Market and the Thames. In the 1920s London-born Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians hit the U.S. music scene and went on to achieve legendary fame. London's Wonderland Gardens later became a big-band hotspot in 1935 - being situated on the Thames river where Guy Lombardo developed his love for speedboat racing by racing his father's small motorized boat on the Thames River behind the Labatt Brewing Company. With 2 major hospitals, London is a regional medical center, treating patients from up to 200km away. London also has the region's only university (The University of Western Ontario) which has all the typical professional schools (business, law, medicine, engineering) as well as sciences and the arts. Since the city is also home to Fanshawe College, students comprise a significant percentage of London's population during the school year. Visitor informations centers are located at: Dundas Street (Downtown) Information Centre, 267 Dundas Street.

Hours: M-F 8:30AM-4:30PM, Sa-Su 10AM-5PM. London Tourist Information Centre, 696 Wellington Road South. Hours: M-Su 8:30AM-8PM. By plane[ edit ] The London International Airport [2] is serviced by a small handful of airlines. Air Canada and Westjet offer service from most major cities in Canada while United Express offers service to Chicago. City bus route 36 (Airport Industrial) connects to the airport. Aboutown AirbusExpress [3] and, RobertQ Airbus [4] have regular routes to London from Detroit and Toronto airports and some other Southwestern Ontario cities. By train[ edit ] VIA Rail [5] operates train service to and from London. The train station (888-842-7245) is located downtown at 205 York St. London is in the middle of VIA's busiest route, the Windsor-Montreal corridor, and train service runs multiple times daily, beginning as early as 5:00AM.

By car[ edit ] London is most readily accessed from Highway 401 which runs along the southern edge of the city and connects London with Toronto (200 km to the north east) and Windsor (200 km to the Southwest). Highway 402 runs due west from it's connection to the 401 in south-west London and ends about 100 km to the west at the Ontario-Michigan boarder in Sarnia. The speed limit on the 401 in most parts is 100 km/h, but expect most people to be travelling at ~120 km/h in good conditions. The easiest exit off the 401 to London is #186, Wellington Road North. This will put you right into a busy shopping district and pointed in the right direction to get to the downtown core. There are no highways running through the city, so getting around by car necessitates travel on 2 or 4-lane roadways with speed limits ranging from 50 to 70 km/h. London is fairly easy to navigate, as its streets are based on a grid system. Oxford Street, Dundas Street and Commissioners Road are the main east-west arteries.

Fanshawe Park Road runs east-west across the northern part of the city. Southdale and Exeter Roads are the main arteries which run east-west through the southern half of the city. The main north-south arterial roads are Wonderland Road in the west, Wellington Road/Richmond Street and Adelaide Street in the centre, Highbury Ave and Clark roads in the east. By bus[ edit ] The Greyhound bus station, [6] , 519 434-3245, is located downtown at 101 York Street. Various other bus terminals are mostly located in downtown London. Aboutown's NorthLink [7] connects communities from Owen Sound through to London along Highway 21, Bruce County Roads 6 and 1, Huron County Roads 20 and 22 and Highways 86 and 4. Arrival and departure from the Greyhound terminal. By transit[ edit ] The London Transit Commission [8] (LTC) operates within the city at a $2.75 cash fare, ticket strips are available at a reduced price at most convenience stores, and monthly passes are available.

Buses vary from every 5 minutes downtown, to every 15 to 60 minutes in various other areas. The LTC doesn't operate past midnight on major routes, so expect to travel by taxi after that time. By bike[ edit ] The city has an extensive bicycle path network. A map can be found here (warning - large PDF) Museum London Museum London, 421 Ridout Street North, 519 661-0333, [10] . Contains art and historical exhibits. Eldon House, 481 Ridout Street North, 519 661-0333, [11] . London's oldest surviving residence, containing heirlooms and furniture reflecting life in early 19th century London. Banting House National Historic Site, 442 Adelaide St. North (at the corner of Queens Avenue and Adelaide Street), 519 673-1752, [12] . Tu-Sa: Noon-4PM. Chronicles the life and achievements of Canadian Sir Frederick Grant Banting, the discoverer of insulin.

Adults $5, students and seniors $4, children under 5 free. Blackfriars Street Bridge, across the Thames River connecting the north end of Ridout Street with Blackfriars Street. A rare example of a bowstring truss bridge. Built in 1875 and spanning 65.8m, it is the longest working span of its kind in North America. Wortley Village [13] , Wortley Road between Askin Street and Tecumseh Ave, was voted one of Canada's coolest neighbourhoods in 2002 by enRoute magazine. Filled with eclectic, locally-owned merchants and cafes. Royal Canadian Regiment Museum, 701 Oxford Street East (South side, one block east of Adelaide St., in an enclosed fence area.), ☎ (519) 660‑5275 ext. 5015, [14] . Tues, Wed, Fri 10 am to 4 pm; Thurs. 10am to 8 pm; Sat-Sun noon to 4 pm. This military museum is on the site of Wolseley Barracks, formerly known as Canadian Forces Base London.

It used to house a regular army unit (the 1st Battalion) of the Royal Canadian Regiment (RCR), and currently houses the reserve unit (the 4th Battalion) of the RCR. The museum has displays of Canadian uniforms and equipment going back to the 1800s. Call ahead to confirm hours and that it's not closed for renovations. There are lots of parks in downtown London. They include: Springbank Park. A charming destination west of downtown complete with green space, picnic areas & facilities, formal gardens, wading pool, playgrounds, small family train track, merry-go-round and Storybook Gardens. Its paved trails are part of a 30-km system for walkers, cyclists, runners and roller-bladers. Victoria Park, [15] . According to the City's website this 15-acre park is one of the most important designed landscapes of the 19th century and has been a hub of social and recreational activities since 1874. Many festivals and events take place here throughout the year. Bring nuts to feed the squirrels. Do[ edit ][ add listing ] Storybook Gardens, Springbank Park, [16] . Hours vary throughout the year.

A family attraction open all year round - animals, rides, games, play areas, a splash area in the summer, skating in the winter, and beautiful gardens. Check website for admission prices. Labatt Brewery Tours, Simcoe Street Brewery at 150 Simcoe St, 519 850-TOUR(8687), [17] , [18] . Guided tours of the brewery where Labatt founder John Kinder Labatt started brewing beer over 160 years ago. The brewery now produces more than 1 billion bottles of beer annually. Walk or hike part of the Thames Valley Trail, a 109-km hiking trail which follows the Thames and North Thames Rivers along most of the route. Group hikes for the weekend and following week are listed each Thursday in the London Free Press Thursday Ticket section. The trail is paved for an easy walk in Gibbons, Harris, and Springbank parks. East Park Golf Gardens and Wally World, 1275 Hamilton Road (between Highbury Avenue and Clarke Sideroad on Hamilton Road East), 519 451-2950, [19] .

18-hole golf course, driving range, mini golf, waterslides. Forest City Velodrome, 4380 Wellington Road South, 519 878-7849, [20] . Check out the race calendar or find out more about riding on the track. Bike rentals available. Forest City Velodrome Original Kids Theatre Company, Spriet Family Theatre, Covent Garden Market, 130 King Street. [ One of the world's biggest and most popular youth theatre companies. Very high production quality, highly recommended. The Grand Theatre, 471 Richmond Street, [21] . Live plays and performances. The mainstage season runs from September to May. Budweiser Gardens, 99 Dundas Street (across the street from the Covent Garden Market), [22] . Check out what attractions are coming to town. You can catch the London Knights - the local Ontario Hockey League team - in action from late August to March. Labatt Memorial Park, 25 Wilson Ave, is the Guinness-recognized oldest baseball park in the world, having been continuously used since 1877. The semi-pro London Majors play from April through August.

Delaware Speedway, 1640 Gideon Drive, Delaware, ON, 519-652-5068, [23] . Located just west of London, Delaware Speedway is Canada's oldest paved automobile racetrack, open since 1952. It is one of only two tracks in Canada running NASCAR late models. Racing runs on the 1/2 mile egg-shaped oval every Friday night from April through September, weather permitting, with occasional bigger races on weekends. Check the schedule for details. Centennial Hall, 550 Wellington Street, 519 672-1967, [24] . Concerts and events - check the event schedule to see what's on. Western Fair, [25] . The fair takes place the first two weeks of September. The site is also home to the Western Raceway, for harness racing and 750 slot machines. Sunfest, in Victoria Park, [26] . Takes place in July and features top professional world music & dance and jazz ensembles from Canada and abroad. Free admission.

Buy[ edit ][ add listing ] According to London Tourism, London has "more shopping per capita than anywhere else in North America." CityLights bookstore, 356 Richmond Street (between King and York streets), 519 679-8420, is one of the best used bookstores to be found anywhere and a city landmark. A huge selection with a particularly good science fiction section. Grooves Records, 353 Clarence St., ☎ (519)640-6714, [32] . London's last downtown independent record store, specializes in new/used vinyl and hard-to-find CDs. Masonville Shopping Centre, Fanshawe Park Road & Richmond St., is one of London's two major malls and anchors the major retail development in the north end. Try also the Hyde Park big-box development, two miles west on Fanshawe Park Road. PT Campbell BookDealer, 388 Richmond St (between King and Dundas on the east side), ☎ 519-640-5333.

(Closed Holidays and Sundays): Monday - Thurday 10AM - 6:30PM ; Friday 10AM - 8PM ; Saturday 10AM - 6PM. London's family friendly used book store with over 35,000 titles to choose from. Specializing in out-of-print and antique books. Speed City Records, 299 Springbank Drive, ☎ 519-858-2680, [33] . Specializes in punk and metal, with a gigantic, unorganized dollar vinyl section. Surly clerks are right out of Central Casting. White Oaks Mall, 1105 Wellington Road, 519-681-0434, [34] . Over 175 stores and services, anchoring a larger big-box retail development stretching up and down Wellington Road between Southdale Road and just south of the 401. Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] Most of the Canadian and North American chain restaurants are represented in London, including The Keg, Kelsey's, Red Lobster, Tony Roma's, Milestones, Swiss Chalet and East Side Mario's.

Tim Hortons, the Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, has about 30 locations within the city. Prince Albert's Diner in London, Ontario Downtown[ edit ] Barakat Restaurant, 551 Richmond Street, 519 850-8080, [35] . Middle Eastern food including fantastic shawarma and falafel. Meals $5-15. Ben Thanh , 57 York Street, at Ridout, 519 438-4888, [36] . Very popular Vietnamese/Thai restaurant with many vegetarian options and reasonable prices. Ben Thanh has recently opened a second location at Wellington Rd and Bradley Ave in the south end of the city. Bertoldi's Trattoria , 650 Richmond St at Pall Mall, 519 438-4343, [37] . Traditional Italian family-run trattoria. Noted for wood-oven pizzas and one of the best Italian wine selections in London. Great service. Billy's Deli, downtown on Dundas Street, just west of Richmond. Great for breakfast, Mennonite-inspired food and good portion sizes.

Seasonal desserts are not to be missed and sell out quickly, particularly during strawberry season. Closed on Sundays. The Black Trumpet, 523 Richmond St., 519-850-1500. If money is no object, the Black Trumpet is the place to go. Widely considered the top fine dining restaurant in London as of 2010. Covent Garden Market , 130 King Street, 519 439-3921, [38] . Great place to get food downtown - over 30 vendors offer food that caters to a wide variety of tastes. Armouries Grille, 325 Dundas Street, 519 679-6111. Hotel restaurant well known for having "London's Best Sunday Brunch," including waffles, omelettes, and a sauteed shrimp station. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and Dinner Dragonfly Bistro, 715 Richmond Street (South of Oxford, north of the tracks on Richmond), ☎ 519-432-2191, [39] .

Open M-Sa for lunch and dinner. Intimate bistro, good food, reasonable prices. Indonesian Cuisine served on Monday evenings. Jambalaya, 119 Dundas Street, 519 858-2000, [40] . Cajun, Caribbean and Thai in a cozy atmosphere. Joe Kool's, 595 Richmond St., 519-663-5665 [41] . Offical slogan "Minutes from all Major Hospitals" belies the excellent bar and grill-style food. Great value for money. A local institution. Manna Grill, 276 Wharncliffe Road North, 519 439-5770. Authentic Korean Dishes and Japanese Fare. Marienbad Restaurant, 122 Carling St., 519-679-9940 [42] . Open since 1974, the Marienbad serves German and Eastern European food in a cozy, old-world atmosphere. Be sure to check out Chaucer's Pub next door as well for London's best selection of beer.

Michael's on the Thames, 1 York St., 519-672-0111 [43] . Essentially unchanged since the day it opened in 1983, Michael's is a classical fine dining experience popular with an older crowd. On the Fork, 421 Ridout Street North (at Museum London), 519 850-FORK, [44] . Open for lunch, brunch and dinner, closed Mo-Tu. Casual fine dining with a lovely view overlooking the forks of the Thames. Menu changes seasonally. Dinner mains $12-16. Prince Albert's Diner, 565 Richmond St., (519) 432-2835. Locally famous greasy spoon popular with students and the after-bar crowd. The menu is standard (but good) diner fare, but the milkshakes are terrific. Raja Fine Dining, 428 Clarence St, [45] . London's best Indian restaurant. Si Senor, 394 Waterloo St., 519-936-3186. The only truly authentic Mexican restaurant in London.

Spageddy Eddy's, 428 Richmond Street, 519 645-3002. Inexpensive pasta bar popular with students. Stobie's Pizza, 484 Richmond Street, 519 432-2228. A local favourite with great tasting, gigantic slices of pizza. Usually open past 3AM. Trü, 45 King St., 519-672-4333 [46] . Pricy, but high quality New American-style cuisine. Veg Out, 646 Richmond St, ☎ 519-850-8688, [47] . Tuesday through Thursday 11:30 am - 9:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:30 am - 11:00 pm, Sunday 11:30 am - 4:00 pm (Brunch!) Closed Monday. Vegan restaurant with a full menu. They emphasize organic, local and fair trade ingredients and have gluten-free and raw options. Comfortable, stylish and homey with indoor and outdoor seating.

The food is good enough to take even non-vegans about $40 for two people. South[ edit ] Cedar Cafe, 561 Southdale Rd E, ☎ 519-681-5969, [48] . Great place for Lebanese cuisine. Excellent Shawarma and Falafel sandwichs starting at $3.50. They also offer plates from $5 to $9. Dine in or take out. They also offer Herbal Shisha/Hookah to customers in a wide variety of flavors for $9. Very affordable for great quality healthy food. Shiki Japanese Restaurant , 715 Wellington Road South, near Southdale, 519 668-7407, [49] . This popular place serves fresh and delicious authentic Japanese fare. A rare find and a perfect place for a friendly lunch meeting or romantic dinner date. East[ edit ] East Village Coffeehouse , 785 Dundas Street, 519 266-7584.

London's only deco-inspired gallery/cafe selling up-scale locally-made foods, espresso and specialty drinks - an eco-friendly choice just steps west of London's historic Aeolian Hall. Eclectic yet cozy atmosphere reminiscent of Toronto's Queen St. West. Vietnam Restaurant, 1074 Dundas St. E, ☎ 519-457-0762, [50] . Don't let the dive atmosphere or the industrial neighbourhood fool you - Vietnam Restaurant has authentic and excellent Vietnamese cuisine. North[ edit ] Crave and Next Door, 1737 Richmond St. N., 519-645-8886, [51] . Wolfgang Puck-esque upscale bar food, Crave and Next Door share a kitchen. Crave is famous for their commitment to local, seasonal food, while Next Door in particular represents excellent value-for-money. The Waltzing Weasel, 1324 Adelaide St. N., 519-663-9194 [52] . Authentic English pub food and a wide selection of ales. Milestones Bar and Grill, 1680 Richmond St.

North, (519) 850-5116 [53] . A warm, cozy atmosphere and homestyle cuisine. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Generally, the locals head to the bars and clubs around 10-11PM and stay until closing time at 2:30AM (last call is at 2AM). Cover charges are minimal ($5-10) or nil, while drink prices are relatively reasonable. Barney's, 671 Richmond Street, ☎ (519) 432-1425. A very entertaining bar with good crowds, reasonable drink prices, and pleasant staff. The patio is extremely popular in summer, expect long lines. Call the Office, York & Clarence, ☎ 519-432-BAND, [54] . Live rock music five nights a week, CTO is the anchor of London's independent music scene. Retro night on Sundays is extremely popular. The Ceeps, 671 Richmond St., [55] .

Officially the CPR Hotel, the Ceeps has been in existence since 1890 and has never stopped being one of the most popular UWO bars. The local joke is "your grandfather drank here, your father drank here, and your son someday will too". Chaucer's Pub, 122 Carling St., ☎ (519) 679-9940, [56] . London's largest selection of beer, specializing in Eastern European lagers and ales. The old-world atmosphere is unique in the city, featuring a gigantic stone fireplace, no TV's, and music provided only by a piano. The Bungalow, 910 Waterloo St, ☎ 519-434-8797. 11:30 AM - 12:00 AM. Friendly Neibourhood Hub featuring Build-Your-Own-Burgers, affordable wine and draught beer selection in the heart of London's historic Old North neighbourhood. $10 - $15. Lavish, 238 Dundas Street. London's only LGBT club. Can be fun but monotonous at times.

Mid-range[ edit ] Staybridge Suites, 824 Exeter Road, +1 519 649-4500, ' [57] . Located near highway 401 on the south edge of town. All suite hotel. Full kitchens (including dishwasher), jacuzzi, breakfast and dinner buffet is included for around $100. Excellent value. London's #1 rated hotel on TripAdvisor. Hampton Inn London Ontario, 840 Exeter Road, +1 519 649-6500, [58] . Located near highway 401 on the south edge of town. Country Inn & Suites, 774 Baseline Rd E, +1 519 430-1150, [59] . Located directly across from Victoria hospital and therefore usually quite quiet. Rooms typically start around $70. Splurge[ edit ] Delta London Armouries, 325 Dundas Street, +1 519 679-6111, [60] . Located downtown. Converted from an armoury originally built in 1905.

Indoor pool, whirlpool and children's splash pool, plus saunas and a fitness room. Excellent Sunday brunch ($25pp, reservations recommended). Pet-friendly. Rooms start at $180 per night. Hilton London Ontario, 300 King Street, +1 519 439-1661, [61] . Located downtown. Fitness room and pool. Rooms start at $140 per night. Stay safe[ edit ] London is a very safe city for the most part. The downtown area is very safe apart from around the time when the bars let out around 2 AM on weekends. Contact[ edit ] Central London Public Library, 251 Dundas St., 519 661-4600. Closed Sunday. All London library branches (there are 16 throughout the city) offer free computer/internet access for 30 minutes a day. Free WiFi is available at most locations, including the Central branch.

Question: The city of London in Ontario, Canada stands on which river?
Answer: The Thames